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2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey

Tis’ the season to “Go Green”! No, we are not debating global warming, we’re talking about St. Patrick’s day! The time of year where everyone is Irish. But the holiday extends further than just March 17th. In New Jersey, it’s a month long celebration. Whether you are into the bar scene, pub crawls, parades, shows, music, or just dancing, we got your covered, with your

2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey

1. Nutley, NJ: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

10:00 am

This is more of a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 am with it’s beginning at Holy Family Church down Harrison Street to Franklin Avenue, and ending at Chestnut Street. The post-parade party takes place at the Franklin Steakhouse until 6pm. Almost makes you feel like riverdancing. For More Information Click HERE

2.Mount Holly, NJ: Saturday, March 3rd, 2018

1:00pm

The only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Burlington county, beginning in Downtown Mount Holly. The parade is filled with all the Irish fare we’ve come to know, along with fun for the whole family, filled with bagpipe bands, Irish bands, step dancers, and other traditional Irish “craic”. Then enjoy the traditional after party at High Street grill, filled with the sound of Irish music playing on two stages all day, a great time. For More Information, Click HERE

3. Belmar, NJ: Sunday, March 4th, 2018

12:30 pm

A great St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Just because there’s a crisp to the air, doesn’t mean the shore stops trucking. Beginning at the north end of Main Street in Lake Como at 12:30pm, this is a fun time for all. Though, it can tend to get a little roudy, most of the rowdiness tends to stay close to bars, closer to 16th Avenue and 10th Avenue, rather than the family friendly parade. For More Information Click HERE

4. Glouster City, NJ: Sunday, March 4th, 2018

1:00pm

Beginning at Martin’s Lake (Baynes Ave and Johnson Blvd) and proceeds down Monmouth to King Street. The parade features string bands, bagpipes, Irish dancers, Irish music bands, community groups, and more. For More Information, Click HERE

5. Rutherford, NJ: Sunday, March 4th, 2018

1:00pm

The parade route takes place along Park Avenue, starting at Woodland Avenue and going north through downtown and ending at Ames Avenue. For More Information, Click HERE

6. Morristown, NJ: Saturday, March 10th, 2018

12:00 pm

With a variety of eateries, bars, pubs, and a green in the center of the city, this is one of the best parades in the state. The parade route is South Street to Atno Avenue and about 20 bands playing (not including bagpipers), and over 50,000 people in attendance, so be prepared for crowds, and a be prepared for it to spill over into bars and restaurants, so if crowds aren’t your scene, be prepared. For More Information Click HERE

7. Seaside Heights, NJ: Saturday, March 10th, 2017

12:00 pm

The Ocean county parade is a Jersey Shore Tradition! Starting at noon, the parade goes from J Street to Hancock Ave. along with all the fun the shore has to offer. This is an amazing time as long as the sun is shining. For More Information Click HERE

8. Hamilton, NJ: Saturday, March 10th, 2018

1:00pm

This parade is a town-wide tradition, starting at Nottingham Fire House, at 200 Mercer Street in Hamilton, this one is fun for the whole family and not to be missed. For More Information Click HERE

9. Elizabeth, NJ: Saturday, March 10th, 2018

1:00 pm

Parade begins at 1pm in Union east through Morris Avenue to a turn at Main Reviewing Stand and ends at Roosevelt Avenue. There are floats, music, and dancers, fun for the ENTIRE Family. For More Information Click HERE

10. Atlantic City, NJ: Saturday, March 10th, 2018

1:00pm

Traditional Parade goes the length of the Boardwalk to Albany Avenue, stopping, unofficially, at the Knife & Fork Inn. For More Information, Click HERE

11. Philadelphia, PA: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

11:30am

Though, technically not a New Jersey parade, this one is so close and such a great one. Running from Broad street to Market Street, then going across Penn’s Landing. This, like all major metropolitan cities, tends to be pretty crowded, so avoid tolls and traffic by taking NJ Transit right to the heart of the action, especially if your entertaining adult fun. For More Information, Click HERE

12. Freehold, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

12:00pm

Great Family Fun! Lots of fun for kids to do and activities for the whole family. Starting at noon and running along Main Street in downtown Freehold. This is the Parade to bring the kids along! For More Information, Click HERE

13. West Orange, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

12:15 pm

Another traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the parade route begins at 12:15pm at the corners of Main Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue (at West Orange Town Hall) and runs North on Main Street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, on Eagle Rock Avenue. For More Information, Click HERE

14. Jersey City, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

12:30 pm

The parade begins at Lincoln Park in the heart of Jersey City and continues along Kennedy Boulevard ending at Journal Square. For More Information, Click HERE

15. Asbury Park, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

1:00pm

Come join in the fun! Our amazing Rescue Ridge volunteers and fabulous adoptable and alumni pups will be marching in this wonderful, annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at Asbury Park, N. J. The parade starts off at 1 PM at the corner of Ocean Av and 5th Av, in Asbury Park,For More Information on this great event, click HERE.

16. Rumson, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

1:00pm

This parade is celebrating its 5th year and going strong. Starting at 1pm at Victory Park and Allen Street and running up River Rd. then heading toward Carton Street. The parade is expected to end around 2:30pm. For Information, Click HERE

17. Woodbridge, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

1:30pm

Traditional parade, from Woodbridge High School to Woodbridge Town Hall. Full day of festivities in down town Woodbridge on Main Street including bars and restaurants. For More Information, Click HERE

18. Somerville, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

1:30pm

Parade begins at the corner of Main and Grove Streets in downtown Somerville and will proceed west to West End Avenue near Immaculate Conception Church. A pre-parade show is typically held weather permitting at 1:00 P.M. and will feature Irish Dancing exhibitions, and will be located in front of the Review Stand at the corner of Main Street and Doughty Avenue. For Information, Click HERE

19. Berganfield, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

2:00pm

Proceeds along Washington Ave in downtown Bergenfield.Bergenfield, NJ. The Parade will be preceded by the Flag raising ceremony @ 1:00 P.M., at the Roy Brown Middle School, 130 South Washington Ave, Bergenfield, NJ. For More Information, Click HERE

20. West Hudson, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

2:00pm

The parade winds its way through two towns and one borough, Harrison, Kearny and East Newark, The line of march begins at S. Third Street and Harrison Avenue in Harrison. The parade makes a turn on Central Avenue in East Newark and then moves on to Kearny Avenue and Johnston Street in Kearny. For More Information, Click HERE

21. Hackettstown, NJ: Sunday, March 11th, 2018

3:30pm

Parade begins promptly at 3:30pm. This parade is unique, in that you can enter it yourself, and design your own unique float. Prizes are awarded to the top floats. Parade begins in front of Post Office 120 Grand Ave. Round right corner onto Main Street toward David’s Country Inn, bear right onto Mountain Ave., march down, end route at Union Cemetery. For more information on T-Shirts, parade info, and entering a float in the parade, click HERE

22. Newark, NJ: Friday, March 16th, 2018

1:00pm

The only St. Patrick’s Day parade to actually take place on St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey this year, this one is one of the state’s oldest. Starting at 1:00pm at the Prudential Center to Gateway center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, and Washington Park. There are plenty of eateries and bars along the way that are there to enjoy, especially since it takes place right in the middle of Irish Heritage week, all local places will be involved. Again, very easily accessible by public transportation, so leave your worries with your car. For More Information, Click HERE

23. Philadelphia: Saturday, March 17th 2018

Varying Times

Check Out Various Events taking place on St. Patrick’s Day, including Pub Crawls, shows, parties, and fun activities. For More Information and tickets, Click HERE

24. New York City: Friday, March 17th, 2018

11:00am

Now, again, not technically New Jersey, obviously, it is difficult to not include one of the greatest, oldest, and largest in the country. Starting at 11:00 am the parade runs along 5th Avenue and continues until around 5pm. Then the rest of the Irish fare ensues. NYC has no shortage of Irish pubs, which will be flooded with bagpipers, flags, Irish music, green beer, novelty hats, and green as the Emerald Isle itself. Again, if you wish to participate in these extracurricular activities, I recommend taking the train, avoid all of the hoopla.

25. Newton, NJ (Sussex County): Saturday, March 17th, 2018

11:30am

Spring Street in Newton. The Lineup begins at 9am. This Parade is a traditional kind, fun for the whole family! For More Information, Click HERE

26. Wildwood, NJ: Saturday, March 17th, 2018

11:30 am

This parade, and festivities, are a blast. Starting with a ceremony in front of North Wildwood City Hall at 11:30am, followed by the parade, beginning there at 12 noon up Atlantic Avenue, towards Olde New Jersey Avenue. There are plenty of parts that get rawdie, so be prepared, but away from the bars and party tents, it’s all family fun. For More Information Click HERE

27. Hoboken, NJ: Saturday, March 17th, 2018

1:00pm – ?

Though, again, technically, Hoboken has not had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 2011 (Why? Let’s say, the parades got, uh, vivacious), the local watering holes still celebrate the day with exclusive deals and irish fare galore. This is one of the most popular “festivals” in the state, so be prepared for crowds and rambunctiousness. For Tickets to the Famous Pub Crawl, Click HERE

28. Asbury Park, NJ: Saturday, March 17th, 2018

1:00pm

Quickly becoming one of the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the State, it is definitely worth seeing. Starting promptly at 1:00pm at 5th and Ocean Ave, going south to Cookman Ave. These local bars and restaurants promote the event and are recently refinished and great venues to celebrate. For More Information and Tickets ClickHERE

29. Sea Isle City, NJ: Saturday, March 17th, 2018

3:30pm

Parades line up at 84th East Landis Avenue, and ends at Kix-McNutley’s on 63rd Street. For More Information ClickHERE

30. Bayonne, NJ: Sunday, March 18th, 2018

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm on Broadway from 5th Street to 39th Street. The parade route will go up Broadway to 40th Street, then west on 40th to the reviewing stand, at the entrance to the Gregg-Bayonne County Park, between 40th and 41st Street on Avenue C. Local establishments make this one of the better parades in the state, a great time for both adults and children alike. For More Information, Click HERE

31. South Amboy, NJ: Sunday, March 18th, 2018

2:00pm

This is all the typical Irish fare you’ve come to expect, bagpipes, marching bands, dancers, with both civic and nonprofit organizers showing their support for the city and the parade. Also low key great little strip of bars and restaurants that keep the party going! For More Information, Click HERE

32. Keyport, NJ: Saturday, March 24th, 2018

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm, and beginning at St. Joseph’s Church on Maple Place, going down West Front Street to Broad Street and ending at Fireman’s Park, this quaint parade is not to be missed. For More Information, Click HERE

33. Robbinsville, NJ: Saturday, March 24th, 2018

1:00pm

With opening ceremonies beginning at 12:30pm (I recommend getting there at Noon) at the Foxmoor Shopping Center, Rt. 33 and Washington Blvd. The route goes north on Washington and makes a right onto North Street, then a right on Newtown Blvd., then another right onto Lake Drive East, and continuing past the gazebo area, then left onto Union Street, and proceed past the reviewing stand at Union and Burnet Walk. Fun for the whole family! For More Information, Click HERE

34. Ringwood, NJ: Saturday, March 24th, 2018

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm and beginning at the Ringwood Plaza, going down Skyline Drive that up to 112 Erskine Road, always a lot of fun. For More Information, Click HERE

35. Highlands, NJ: Saturday, March 24th, 2018

2:00pm

The 15th Annual Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 2pm at Huddy Park and continues along Bay Avenue. Great fun for the whole family, with bagpipers, Irish dancers, festive music, floats, and marching bands. This parade has something for the whole family to enjoy. For More Information, Click HERE

36. Waretown, NJ: Saturday, March 24th, 2018

Doors Open at 6:00PM, Begins at 7:30 PM

Irish Night with Country and Bluegrass Music Show. Doors open at 6:00pm and show beginning at 7:30pm at the Albert Music Hall. This Annual Irish celebration presents a variety of entertainment featuring the “Irish Greeter” with lucky “Gold coins” (chocolate), for EVERYONE! Live music and entertainment with Devrin Academy of Irish Dancers, The River Driver’s IRISH Band from Bristol, PA, The Church Street Revival Irish Band, and Martin Kavanaugh and the Hard Road Travelers “Irish” Band. This is a blast and plenty of Irish fare for all! Not to be Missed. For More Information, Click HERE

Do you think we missed any 2018 St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey?

New Year’s Eve 2018

in New Jersey

New Year’s Eve is a time we all enjoy. Holidays are an interesting thing, some are religious based, nationalistic, local, or personal, that is except for celebrating the New Year. From when it begins in the on December 31st from the furthest east location in the Pacific ocean to the furthest point west before it’s just January 1st, it is one of the only holidays that is internationally recognized. But with the celebration, comes stress. We all want to have a good time, but Where? With Who? How Far? What’s the deal? How much? It is a hindrance on your good time.

Well look no further, let us assist your search to find the best time for New Year’s Eve 2018 in New Jersey. We’ve seperated it by region: North Jersey, Central Jersey, Jersey Shore, and South Jersey. So you don’t have to worry about anything except having a good time, toast, and kiss that special someone at midnight

Zombie Hayrides at Brookhollow’s Barnyard

301 Rockaway Valley Rd., Boonton Township, NJ 07005

This new attraction is a super unique Halloween adventure, featuring both a hayride and paintball, for 15 minutes, you’ll be able to shoot at zombie targets from the safety of your seat. Get there early to hang with the undead, who are said to have quite a sense of humor despite their terrifying appearance.

Fairfield Farms: Family Fun (less than)

177 Big Piece Rd. Fairfield, NJ 07004

Activities include kid-friendly hayrides, pumpkin picking, a family-friendly corn maze, a hay-play area for younger children and a hay mountain and giant slide for older kids. Snacks, Hot Dogs, and Cider Available for purchase.

Fright Factor

186 Ridgedale Ave., Florham Park, NJ 07932

Halo’s for Angels is a non-profit that helps families enduring tragedy. The organization’s Halloween event features a Family Fun Festival during the day with face painting, games, prizes, music, pumpkin picking and more. Head back at night with the bravest members of your family for the Enter If You Dare attraction.

Corrado’s Hayride of Horrors & Haunted House

671 Mt. Bethel Road, Hackettstown, NJ 07840

Come visit Corrados farm for a 45 minute haunted hayride through the woods..beware the creatures of the night..can you live through the cemetery of the walking dead…have snack with our wicked witches…hmmm that cyanide cider and homemade decomposing donuts…to all who venture! Don’t forget to also visit the haunted house…where your nightmares will become reality!

Jefferson Township Haunted House

81 Weldon Road, Lake Hopatcong, NJ 07849

Jefferson Township Haunted House is an annual community-run Halloween event that began in 1988 and is held in Lake Hopatcong, NJ. The Jefferson Township Haunted House returns for two nights only!!! Children’s Matinee, Scary Show, All dates and hours are rain or shine! Mama’s Road Kill Cafe will be serving food and DJ Earl will be spinning records!
Tickets: Non-Scary Kids Event (4:00pm – 5:00pm) – $3.00

Bane Haunted House

630 West Mount Pleasant Ave Route 10, West Livingston, NJ 07039

This one is not for the faint of heart. “The Scariest Haunted House in New Jersey” by The Star-Ledger two years in a row and listed as one of the most terrifying in the nation by Buzzfeed. Get ready to let them play on every one of your fears; claustrophobic, separation anxiety, clowns, and more. We have recently brought the horror to the next level, renovating our attraction and doubling the walk-through path. Visitors may have to climb up, jump over, crawl through, and spin around what lurks inside the haunted house for a spine-chilling, interactive experience. They don’t use animatronics but use 100’s of actors that scare from start to finish of their 40,000 sqft building. Also a frightening spin on the escape room idea, and interactive zombie shoot. NOT TO BE MISSED!

Tickets: $22.00 (Discounts available for Military Service and Student ID’s, check website for more details)

Pantophobia

53 Craig Rd., Montvale, NJ 07645

Enjoy the Haunted Hayride with a back story: “The Legend of Cyrus Grain continues to grow as his family’s old farm land has been developed into a shopping center. Cyrus seekers have documented videos of a shadowy figure they believe to be Cyrus Grain along the family’s last area of undeveloped land, legend has it that Cyrus will do whatever it takes to keep all trespassers off what he believes to be the last of his family’s land. Cyrus has been seen lurking in the woods, between buildings, and along the private roads at DePiero’s Farmstand in Montvale NJ. Do you and your friends have the nerve to ride North Jersey’s Best Haunted Hayride and search for Cyrus?” Children under 10 are not recommended.

Tickets: $25.33 (Group Rates available and VIP Tickets, see website for details)

All Hallows’ Evenings at the Stickley Museum

2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, NJ 07950

Tour begins as night falls. But there’s no need to be frightened! By the 1910s, Halloween, not yet a holiday for children, was a night for amusement and superstition, mischief and fortune telling. Victorian era sensibilities had transformed traditional macabre customs associated with the night into playful parlor games and tricks, which provided a clever guise for match-making and romance at society parties. Light refreshments will follow to keep your spirits up!

Stadium of Screams

450 Broad St. Newark, NJ 07102

The Newark Bears professional baseball team will once again welcome fans into a haunted ballpark this Halloween, as ghosts of Newark’s past baseball players come back to terrorize those who attend the second annual “Stadium of Screams” event.

Brighton Asylum

2 Brighton Ave., Passaic, NJ 07055

Whether you just visited last Halloween season, or you haven’t set foot through their creaky doors in years, Brighton Asylum boasts the scariest and most interactive haunted houses PERIOD! All custom special effects, huge moving sets that interact with you, actor driven animatronics trying to devour you, scares at every turn!! Brighton Asylum and its attractions underwent massive renovations in 2015, more massive renovations in 2016 with incredible new jaw dropping sets, scares and over the top special effects, and in 2017, we will once again outdo ourselves like we have become to be known for!

Great Pumpkin Festival

451 Rt. 94, Vernon, NJ 07462

Heaven Hill Farm has come a long way since it was first established in 1982 as a roadside fruit and vegetable stand in Vernon, NJ. Nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, the 365-acre farm was purchased in 1961 by the Theobald family from John Fox a local cattle farmer. The Theobalds raised beef cows into the late 1970s, at which time they sold off the cattle as the beef business had become unsustainable.

Haunted Scarehouse

105 W Dewey Ave, Wharton, NJ 07885

Two Floors of FEAR!

This year the Haunted Scarehouse 2 Floors of Fear, challenges you like no other haunted house. Navigate your way through The Hayden Farmhouse and make your way to the second floor. This year in order to leave the Farmhouse your entire group will be forced to escape. Your group will race against the clock trying to solve the sinister puzzle, those that succeed will win a prize!

Your Guide to Halloween 2017 in New Jersey

Central Jersey

Halloween 2017 in Central Jersey

Events based on a scary scale from (Family Fun) to (Very Scary)

Arcana Haunted Experience

44 West Ferris Street, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Tickets: $23.00 General Admission, $18.00 per person with groups of 20 or moreSimon was once the friendly neighborhood undertaker, until death after death plagued upon him. Lost in his own madness, Simon secretly performed autopsies and experiments to resurrect the dearly departed. Unsuccessful in his efforts, his procedures have created heinous mutations which live within the walls of his mortuary. Should you choose to enter into Simon’s world, you will be forced to play his games in order to exit… alive.

Giamarese Fall Harvest Weekends

155 Fresh Ponds Rd., East Brunswick, NJ 08816

The Giamarese Family has been farming for over seven decades. Our farm is located on thirty-five acres in East Brunswick, New Jersey. We are open from May through December and grow a variety of fruits and vegetables that are available for in our farm market, for Pick-Your-Own and wholesale. We do not grow Roundup Ready GMOs. We have plenty of fun activities such as Fall Harvest Weekends, seasonal events, School & Group Tours and Volunteer Gleanings for the hungry.

Field of Terror/Sunshine Acres

831 Windsor-Perrineville Rd East Windsor, NJ 08520

“Years ago Farmer Frank lived and farmed over 100 acres here in East Windsor NJ, but simply farming wasn’t good enough. He wanted to develop a bigger better form of human life so he experimented, attempting to cross the genetics of the local town people with some of his crazy vegetation. The results of these failed catastrophes now inhabit this sacred land. Beware of his wicked grandson, Ax Man, who still tends the crops today. Come experience the four unique terror-filled attractions where visitors will encounter zombies of all shapes and sizes as you try to survive the FIELD OF TERROR.”

Spooky Spectacular Halloween

From spooky snacks to crazy costumes to memorable makeup, Halloween’s DIY factor is high. Here are ways to get crafty for the season!

Melted Crayon Pumpkin Decorating
This no-carve activity is sure to turn trick-or-treaters’ heads as they pass by. All you need is a white pumpkin, some unwrapped crayons, glue, and a hair dryer.

Jack-O-Lantern Clementines
With nothing more than a marker and some clementines, you’ll have an adorable “pumpkin” family in no time!

D-I-Y Scales
Looking to dress up as a mermaid this year? Or maybe a snake? With some fishnet stockings and a few other supplies, you’ll pass for the real reptilian deal in no time!

Halloween Monster Mouth
Take your after-school snack to the next level this Halloween, and make this tasty snack a family favorite. All you need are some red apples, peanut butter and mini marshmallows!

NJ Clown Farms

299County Road 513, Frenchtown, New Jersey, 08825

Seventy-six years ago, as legend has it, a traveling circus made its way through Hunterdon County. On a particularly foggy night, a caravan of clowns broke away from the group and ended up lost among fields and farms. Seeing a solitary light in the distance the clowns stumbled upon a desolate farm about a mile off the road. Looking for a safe place to rest their heads for the night, the clowns approached the house. The old farmer bitterly answered the door as the rest of his family lay asleep. Rather than being greeted with a warm act of kindness the farmer chased the clowns off his property screaming and calling them “horrible freaks.” Their fate was decided. After that night, no one has heard from or seen the farmer or his family. As a matter of fact, those “horrible freaks” never left his property. Instead, they haunt the farm at night, kidnapping and torturing anyone who wanders off alone. The old circus clowns have a new act they practice when the sun goes down. Their tricks result in scares. They traded laughs for screams. And they won’t stop until they have gotten their vengeance.

Tonight, we invite you to witness the legend of the Clown Farm to see if the fun is all its really cracked up to be.

Scare Farm

116 South Branch Rd., Hillsborough, NJ 08844

Check out a scare that will stay with you, with two attractions: Creepy Hollow and Slay-Ride.

The Creepy Hollow story is one of the most complex and darkest parts of the whole Scare Farm history. Although it’s been over a century since the Atrum family farmed this property the locals called Creepy Hollow, their evil legacy remains. Could it have been the pull of this dark land that changed something in them? Neighbors would say that the scarecrows were there for more than just scaring the crows away and you could always hear maniacal laughter through the red corn. So come and walk the same fields where ‘Old Eli’ grew and harvested his gruesome crop and “Live The Story…Or Die Trying.”

Once the sun goes down and the mask of this happy fall destination is stripped away, you will see Scare Farm as it truly exists. The terror is real, your nightmares can come to life and madness rules the land. So if you have ever thought about taking a haunted hayride during the Harvest Moon, climb aboard “The Slay Ride” and Fear the Ride!

Tickets: Single Haunt Attraction – $16.00

Any Two Attractions – $26.00

Any Three Attractions – $35.00

VIP Access – $60.00 per person

When: Weekends (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) from September 29th – October 29th, 6pm-10pm

Brookdale Haunted Theater

765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, NJ 07738

Are you brave enough to take on the demented imaginations of our student’s minds? Designed, built and run by past and present students. This tormented trip through body parts, evil creatures and more will redefine “stage fright”…FOREVER!!!
Enter the doors of the Performing Arts Center if you dare! Our entire theater will once again be converted into a crazy labyrinth or horror. Although the haunt takes place in a theater, this is not a show where you sit and watch the stage. This is a 15-20 minute walking tour throughout the entire facility with frights and terror around every corner.

Casoloa Farms: Haunted Attractions

131 South Main Street Marlboro, NJ 07746

Five Terrifying Attractions:

Haunted Hayride of Terror – Take a Haunted Hayride into the back woods of New Jersey. People say they see and hear things that come alive. So maybe if you’re lucky you may see their shadows and hear the horror of the victims cries as they roam by. Are you afraid of things that go bump in the Night? Than come take a ride.

3D Haunted Barn- Visit our Haunted Barn and walk through as the Haunting images stick in your mind, as creatures cling to the walls with fangs and claws waiting for their next victim to come along. So don’t fall behind, Make sure to stay in line. This is the scariest Haunted Barn on the East Coast you will find.

The Haunted Wooden Trail – The Haunted Wooded Trail will take you to the depths of New Jersey’s back woods. With each step you take, you will swear you can hear the breathing of creatures surrounding you through out the night. Each step may be your last, so Beware! If you dare to take a walk on our trail.

The Living Maze – Enter our Living Maze it will put you into a Hellish Haze with all it’s twists and turns. Try to escape it’s deadly grasp for the Living Maze will have the last laugh.

Marlboro Zombie Breakout – We need your help to exterminate these psychotic zombies. Are you up to the task? Can you help C. Casola Farms get rid of the walking dead? There is only one way to find out….and that is to take up a gun and start shooting. Good luck future zombie exterminator and may the fates be with you!

The Haunted Woods of Old Bridge

75 Spring Hill Rd., Old Bridge Township, NJ 08857

The haunted woods is an annual event that takes place in Oldbridge, NJ, the last two weekends in October. It is a walk through our haunted woods filled with displays, lights, sound, and live actors lurking about. The Scouts from Pack 67 and Troop 167 along with friends and family run the event and help populate the woods. Come join us and be prepared to be scared…
Please bring a non perishable food item for the Oldbridge food bank (please check expiration dates). We will also be happy to accept donations to the Oldbridge animal shelter.
The scouts will also host a bake sale with delicious homemade baked goods as well as hot chocolate, hot cider and other beverages. Proceeds from the bake sale benefit the Troop and Pack.

Fall Family Fun Weekends

330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ 08540

Apple picking, pumpkin picking, cider, pies, farm animals, pick your own, field trips, farm market, gift baskets and more can be found at the Mount Family’s 200 fruit- and vegetable-producing acres noted for quality products and country-style service. Terhune Orchards Farm Store attracts local people doing their daily shopping as well as visitors passing through the Princeton area. The Farm Store and Farm Yard are open every day, all year round.

Woodbridge Ghost Walk

400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, NJ 07095

TWO fun, fascinating -40 minute guided tours into the spirit-filled past of New Jersey’s oldest chartered settlement. Costumed guides tell the stories of New Jersey’s first European settlers, Revolutionary War heroes, members of Victorian society and much more! Meet the spirits of both famous and infamous local residents of the town’s past.

Tickets: $8.00 per person

When: First tour starts at 6:30 pm, Immediatelyfollowing the ZOMBIE WALK! Walks will start every 15 minutes, Last tour at 9:00pm. Saturday, October 21st.

Well look no further!

Only $5.00 for Adults and Children under 10 years old FREE!

The festival is located at beautiful Lake Papaianni Park in Edison, NJ. The event will be $5.00 at the door and children are free. This event will be held on Saturday August 19th, 2017 from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.This is a festival for the entire family and you will need to come and experience some of Edison’s finest restaurants that serve up an amazing variety along with several famous Food Trucks. Keep some room for our amazing Dessert Vendors, some of which have been on the Food Network. Come and experience some of NJ’s amazing Craft Beers as well as Wine & Sangria. Enjoy all-day live music in the park and make sure you bring your kids over to the children’s area. We will have a variety of craft vendors and we will be raising funds for our local Edison animal shelter.

Dine Metuchen

March 12th – March 19th 2017

We all love to eat. Sometimes there’s nothing more exciting than finding something you love, randomly. But where can you look? There’s Yelp, word of mouth, or just because you happened to stop there. Well, the good news is, in Metuchen, Restaurant week is March 12th-March 19th 2017, so you can try these amazing local eateries, without breaking the bank.

Fusha Asian Bistro & Sushi

Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

The Deal:

An Order of Wings and a Yuengling for $8 (and the wings alone are worth that), or 10% off your entire bill. (Offers cannot be combined, or combined with any other offer, not valid on St. Patrick’s Day, Friday, March 17th, 2017)

It’s time to “Go Green”, again. No we’re not speaking about global warming or leaving a carbon footprint, we’re talking about the Greenest day of the year, St. Patrick’s Day. Now even though, technically, St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on March 17th (a Friday this year, by the way), New Jersey tends to make a month long celebration of the holiday with parades and festivals.

But where to find them?

Don’t worry, we got you covered…

Guide to 2017’s St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey

Editor’s Note: Parades Ordered by Date and Time, Not Location

1. Hoboken, NJ: Saturday, March 4th, 2017

All Day (Pick any time)

Though, again, technically, Hoboken has not had a St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 2011 (Why? Let’s say, the parades got, uh, vivacious), the local watering holes still celebrate the day with exclusive deals and irish fare galore. This is one of the most popular “festivals” in the state, so be prepared for crowds and rambunctiousness.

2. Mount Holly, NJ: Saturday, March 4th, 2017

1:00pm

The only St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Burlington county, beginning in Downtown Mount Holly. The parade is filled with all the Irish fare we’ve come to know, along with fun for the whole family, filled with bagpipe bands, Irish bands, step dancers, and other traditional Irish “craic”. Then enjoy the traditional after party at High Street grill, filled with the sound of Irish music playing on two stages all day, a great time.

3. Nutley, NJ: Saturday, March 4th, 2017

1:00 pm

This is more of a traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade, beginning at 10:00 am with it’s beginning at Holy Family Church down Harrison Street to Franklin Avenue, and ending at Chestnut Street. The post-parade party takes place at the Franklin Steakhouse until 6pm. Almost makes you feel like riverdancing.

4. Belmar, NJ: Sunday, March 5th, 2017

12:30 pm

A great St. Patrick’s Day Parade! Just because there’s a crisp to the air, doesn’t mean the shore stops trucking. Beginning at the north end of Main Street in Lake Como at 12:30pm, this is a fun time for all. Though, it can tend to get a little roudy, most of the rowdiness tends to stay close to bars, closer to 16th Avenue and 10th Avenue, rather than the family friendly parade.

5. Wildwood, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

11:30 am

This parade, and festivities, are a blast. Starting with a ceremony in front of North Wildwood City Hall at 11:30am, followed by the parade, beginning there at 12 noon up Atlantic Avenue, towards Olde New Jersey Avenue. There are plenty of parts that get rawdie, so be prepared, but away from the bars and party tents, it’s all family fun.

6. Morristown, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

12:00 pm

With a variety of eateries, bars, pubs, and a green in the center of the city, this is one of the best parades in the state. The parade route is South Street to Atno Avenue and about 20 bands playing (not including bagpipers), and over 50,000 people in attendance, so be prepared for crowds, and a be prepared for it to spill over into bars and restaurants, so if crowds aren’t your scene, be prepared.

7. Hamilton, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

1:00pm

This parade is a town-wide tradition, starting at Nottingham Fire House, at 200 Mercer Street in Hamilton, this one is fun for the whole family and not to be missed.

8. Seaside Heights, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

12:00 pm

The Ocean county parade is a Jersey Shore Tradition! Starting at noon, the parade goes from J Street to Hancock Ave. along with all the fun the shore has to offer. This is an amazing time as long as the sun is shining.

9. Elizabeth, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

1:00 pm

Parade begins at 1pm in Union east through Morris Avenue to a turn at Main Reviewing Stand and ends at Roosevelt Avenue. There are floats, music, and dancers, fun for the ENTIRE Family

10. Atlantic City, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

1:00pm

Traditional Parade goes the length of the Boardwalk to Albany Avenue, stopping, unofficially, at the Knife & Fork Inn.

11. Sea Isle City, NJ: Saturday, March 11th, 2017

3:30pm

Parades line up at 84th East Landis Avenue, and ends at Kix-McNutley’s on 63rd Street.

12. Farmingdale, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

11:00am

The most unique celebration on our list. It’s St. Patrick’s Day in the 1830’s! How cool is that? Relive St. Patrick’s Day back in the time of yesteryear. Reenacting of the life and times in the early 1800’s. The story line: “Mr. Allaire has given the Irish workers the day off which the rest of the workers do not take kindly too” Taking place from 11am-4pm at The Historic Village at Allaire: 4263 Atlantic Avenue, Farmingdale, NJ. And special chapel program at 1pm and 3pm. For More Information on this great event, click HERE.

13. Philadelphia, PA: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

11:30am

Though, technically not a New Jersey parade, this one is so close and such a great one. Running from Broad street to Market Street, then going across Penn’s Landing. This, like all major metropolitan cities, tends to be pretty crowded, so avoid tolls and traffic by taking NJ Transit right to the heart of the action, especially if your entertaining adult fun.

14.Freehold, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

12:00pm

Great Family Fun! Lots of fun for kids to do and activities for the whole family. Starting at noon and running along Main Street in downtown Freehold. This is the Parade to bring the kids along!

15. West Orange, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

12:15 pm

Another traditional St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the parade route begins at 12:15pm at the corners of Main Street and Mt. Pleasant Avenue (at West Orange Town Hall) and runs North on Main Street to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, on Eagle Rock Avenue.

16. Asbury Park, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

1:00pm

Quickly becoming one of the best St. Patrick’s Day Parade in the State, it is definitely worth seeing. Starting promptly at 1:00pm at 5th and Ocean Ave, going south to Cookman Ave. These local bars and restaurants promote the event and are recently refinished and great venues to celebrate.

17. Rumson, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

1:00pm

This parade is celebrating its 5th year and going strong. Starting at 1pm at Victory Park and Allen Street and running up River Rd. then heading toward Carton Street. The parade is expected to end around 2:30pm.

18. Woodbridge, NJ: Sunday, March 12th, 2017

1:30pm

Traditional parade, from Woodbridge High School to Woodbridge Town Hall. Full day of festivities in down town Woodbridge on Main Street including bars and restaurants

19. Hackettstown, NJ: Sunday, March 12th 2017

3:30pm

Parade begins promptly at 3:30pm. This parade is unique, in that you can enter it yourself, and design your own unique float. Prizes are awarded to the top floats. Parade begins in front of Post Office 120 Grand Ave. Round right corner onto Main Street toward David’s Country Inn, bear right onto Mountain Ave., march down, end route at Union Cemetery. For more information on T-Shirts, parade info, and entering a float in the parade, click HERE

20. New York City: Friday, March 17th, 2017

11:00am

Now, again, not technically New Jersey, obviously, it is difficult to not include one of the greatest, oldest, and largest in the country. Starting at 11:00 am the parade runs along 5th Avenue and continues until around 5pm. Then the rest of the Irish fare ensues. NYC has no shortage of Irish pubs, which will be flooded with bagpipers, flags, Irish music, green beer, novelty hats, and green as the Emerald Isle itself. Again, if you wish to participate in these extracurricular activities, I recommend taking the train, avoid all of the hoopla.

21. Newark, NJ: Friday, March 17th, 2017

1:00pm

The only St. Patrick’s Day parade to actually take place on St. Patrick’s Day in New Jersey this year, this one is one of the state’s oldest. Starting at 1:00pm at the Prudential Center to Gateway center, NJPAC, Military Park, St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral, and Washington Park. There are plenty of eateries and bars along the way that are there to enjoy, especially since it takes place right in the middle of Irish Heritage week, all local places will be involved. Again, very easily accessible by public transportation, so leave your worries with your car.

22. Newton, NJ (Sussex County): Saturday, March 18th, 2017

11:30am

Spring Street in Newton. The Lineup begins at 9am. This Parade is a traditional kind, fun for the whole family!

23. Robbinsville, NJ: Saturday, March 18th, 2017

1:00pm

With opening ceremonies beginning at 12:30pm (I recommend getting there at Noon) at the Foxmoor Shopping Center, Rt. 33 and Washington Blvd. The route goes north on Washington and makes a right onto North Street, then a right on Newtown Blvd., then another right onto Lake Drive East, and continuing past the gazebo area, then left onto Union Street, and proceed past the reviewing stand at Union and Burnet Walk. Fun for the whole family!

24. Highlands, NJ: Saturday, March 18th, 2017

2:00pm

The 15th Annual Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off at 2pm at Huddy Park and continues along Bay Avenue. Great fun for the whole family, with bagpipers, Irish dancers, festive music, floats, and marching bands. This parade has something for the whole family to enjoy.

25. South Amboy, NJ: Sunday, March 19th, 2017

1:00pm

This is all the typical Irish fare you’ve come to expect, bagpipes, marching bands, dancers, with both civic and nonprofit organizers showing their support for the city and the parade. Also low key great little strip of bars and restaurants that keep the party going!

26. Bayonne, NJ: Sunday, March 19th, 2017

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm on Broadway from 5th Street to 39th Street. The parade route will go up Broadway to 40th Street, then west on 40th to the reviewing stand, at the entrance to the Gregg-Bayonne County Park, between 40th and 41st Street on Avenue C. Local establishments make this one of the better parades in the state, a great time for both adults and children alike.

27. Keyport, NJ: Saturday, March 25th, 2017

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm, and beginning at St. Joseph’s Church on Maple Place, going down West Front Street to Broad Street and ending at Fireman’s Park, this quaint parade is not to be missed.

28. Ringwood, NJ: Saturday, March 25th, 2017

1:00pm

Starting promptly at 1pm and beginning at the Ringwood Plaza, going down Skyline Drive that up to 112 Erskine Road, always a lot of fun.

29. Waretown, NJ: Saturday, March 25th, 2017

7:30 PM

Irish Night with Country and Bluegrass Music Show. Doors open at 6:00pm and show beginning at 7:30pm at the Albert Music Hall. This Annual Irish celebration presents a variety of entertainment featuring the “Irish Greeter” with lucky “Gold coins” (chocolate), for EVERYONE! Live music and entertainment with Devrin Academy of Irish Dancers, The River Driver’s IRISH Band from Bristol, PA, The Church Street Revival Irish Band, and Martin Kavanaugh and the Hard Road Travelers “Irish” Band. This is a blast and plenty of Irish fare for all! Not to be Missed.

Do you think we missed any St. Patrick’s Day Parades in New Jersey in 2017?

Sometimes the most rewarding part of a job is being done. After the work day is done, it’s time to unwind. Some go to yoga, some go for a bike ride, and some meet up with friends and head to a bar. But why break the bank when you don’t have to. Don’t worry, we got you covered, here are the 10 Best Happy Hours in Central New Jersey.

10. 10th Street Live

104 N. 10th Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033

This place is one of the best kept secrets in the area. This intimate bar, friendly staff, and incredible entertainment, is sure to entice all crowds. Unlike some of the bars on our list, the food here is impeccable (and included in the happy hour). #11thBestBarEver

And every weekend a variety of events, including live bands, comedy shows and sporting events. For More Information, check it out HERE

9. The Dillinger Room

338 George Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step into a bar of yesteryear. This speakeasy style saloon, that reflects the time of tommy guns, fedoras, and flapper girls, is sure to cure what ales ya. Located in the heart of hub city New Brunswick, this watering hole is not to be missed. With expert crafted cocktails, that marvel the eye as well as tastebuds.

Variety of events and nearby entertainment. For more information, click HERE

8. J.J. Bitting

33 Main Street, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

If you want something done right, do it yourself. That’s what J.J. Bitting’s in Woodbridge has done. Brewing their own beer since 1997, this unique bar is sure to please. Located right near the Woodbridge train station, and in the heart of bustling downtown area of Woodbridge township, it is easily accessible by any means of transportation. It is worth the stop.

7. The Stagehouse

Two Locations:

366 Park Ave. Scotch Plains, NJ 07076

1719 Amwell Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873

This rustic throwback to American fare is worth your time. The food and ambiance are both comforting and intriguing. It’s a traditional tavern but with energy. Live music and weekly events are common place for this pleasant venue. Worth the trip

Time: EVERYDAY 4:00pm – 6:00pm

The Deal:

$1 off ALL drinks, and specialty menu of appetizers priced beautifully

6. The Fox and the Hound

250 Menlo Park Drive, Edison, NJ 08837

Burgers, flat-breads, Sports and American Fare. If you like the idea of the sports bar on steroids, this is the place for you. Surrounded by Televisions and a plethora of beer on tap, this place is a great bang for your buck.

Time: Monday through Friday 5:00pm – 7:00pm

The Deal:

$2.75 ALL draft berrs, $4 well drinks, and $5 wines

Every day this is a new deal and a new special, the best of them being $2 pint night on Tuesdays. ALL DRAFTS. It is quite the deal. For more information, click HERE

5. Bahama Breeze

520 Woodbridge Drive, Woodbridge, NJ 07095

Relax… It’s Island time. Embrace the Island lifestyle, right in the center of New Jersey. This is a newer establishment, so everything is clean and ready to go for you. Like previous entries on this list, Bahama Breeze has great deals on not just drinks (and they are great deals), but also on their signature food.

4. Blue Moon

114 S Broadway, South Amboy, NJ 08879

This is a classic type of bar. Nothing too fancy, nothing too shabby. Blue Moon offers great deals, live music on Friday and Saturday, and a laid back atmosphere (and perhaps the longest happy hour on our list).

3. Hailey’s Harp & Pub

400 Main Street, Metuchen, NJ 08840

Who doesn’t love a good Irish Pub? Right in the heart of downtown Metuchen, the pub’s greatest attribute: Simplicity. Great food, great drinks and great company. Located half a block from the Metuchen Train Station and around the corner from the Metuchen Cab Stand, this quaint spot is the perfect place to enjoy all the “craic” an Irish pub has to offer, especially if you’re having more than one.

Time: 3pm – 7pm Monday through Thursday

The Deal:

A dollar off all drinks and some superb food. They have a large variety of craft beers and top shelf liquor, this place is worth hanging out after happy hour, with great bands, comedians, karaoke, shuffle board and Irish grub (great wings and the best potato leak soup in New Jersey).

2. The Frog and The Peach

29 Dennis Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Get ready for fancy Happy Hour! This place is the best food Happy Hour could offer. The Frog and the Peach looks like a it doesn’t belong in the neighborhood it is in, but once you taste the food, you’ll know it not only belongs, but it’s a staple. The food is American style and the bar menu is available for HALF PRICE during happy hour.

All beers and house wines $5. But, more importantly, half priced meals (at the bar only). This is one of the most delicious restaurants in New Jersey and well worth the trip (try the Tamarind Glazed Pulled Duck Baguette, you will not be disappointed)

1. Clydz

55 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Step back into a world of the speak-easy. This classy martini bar looks like something right out of the Great Gatsby that serves up drinks stiff with a classic ambiance. This is probably the coolest and unique happy hour central Jersey has to offer. This charming place offers the best signature drinks, within the confines of it’s brick interior, fireplace and fish-tank behind the bar.

Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm Monday through Friday

The Deal:

Half Price Martini’s and Specialty drinks (about $7.50), they also offer rare appetizer deals for only $6, including alligator sausage, game meatballs, wild boar arancini, roast garlic humus, to name a few.

A Guide to July 4th 2016 Fireworks in New Jersey

One of the great holidays in America is celebrating Independance day. Perhaps more than others, based on warm weather and patriotism. Well for 2016, July 4th is Upon Us

A Wonderful Summertime Tradion, ideal for Swimming, BBQ’s, Family, Friends, Outdoor fun, & Most of All

FIREWORKS!!!

And New Jersey has so many Fireworks spread out statewide, you won’t need to go far to See them, and on several date. And to find out where and when they are, you, also, don’t have to look very far. We have compiled all the best Fireworks in New Jersey for 2016 right here! (Separated by region for your convenience)